2011 CHEVROLET Malibu LS — VIN 1G1ZB5E16BF224429
VIN 1G1ZB5E16BF224429 decodes to a 2011 CHEVROLET Malibu LS sedan/saloon with a 2.4L In-Line 4-cylinder engine, assembled in KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, UNITED STATES (USA). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2011 CHEVROLET Malibu model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
2011 CHEVROLET Malibu LS specifications decoded from VIN 1G1ZB5E16BF224429
| VIN | 1G1ZB5E16BF224429 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Malibu |
| Trim / series | LS |
| Body style | Sedan/Saloon |
| Engine | 2.4L In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Doors | 4 |
| GVWR | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| Plant of assembly | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Vehicle type | PASSENGER CAR |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET Malibu
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2011 CHEVROLET Malibu model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 19V019000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
- 14V252000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In t
- 14E044000 — STEERING: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing r
- 15V269000 — SEAT BELTS: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the c
How to check VIN 1G1ZB5E16BF224429 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads 1G1ZB5E16BF224429 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 1G1ZB5E16BF224429 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2011, CHEVROLET, Malibu, Sedan/Saloon, 2.4L In-Line 4-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2011 CHEVROLET Malibu model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN 1G1ZB5E16BF224429?
VIN 1G1ZB5E16BF224429 is a 2011 CHEVROLET Malibu LS built in KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, UNITED STATES (USA), according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 2011 CHEVROLET Malibu have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2011 CHEVROLET Malibu model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN 1G1ZB5E16BF224429?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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